4 weeks prior
____ Gather auto licensing and registration documents, medical, dental and school records, birth certificates, wills, deeds, stock and other financial documentation
____ Contact gas, electric, oil, water, telephone, cable television and trash collection to disconnect service and connect at your new address. Also ask for final readings
____ Request refunds on unused homeowner’s insurance, security deposits and prepaid cable service
____ Contact insurance companies (auto, homeowner’s, medical and life) to arrange for coverage in your new home

3 weeks prior
____ Make your travel plans, if applicable
____ Arrange to close current bank accounts and open accounts in new locale
____ Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of your new address

2 weeks prior
____ Arrange for special transport for your pets and plants
____ Service your car for the trip
____ Contact your moving company and review arrangements for your move

____ Arrange to wire funds for closing real estate transaction

____ Plan for transporting of pets

On Moving Day:
____ Carry cash or traveler’s checks to cover cost of moving services & expenses until you make new banking connections, or bring an ATM card
____ Carry jewelry, medications, and important documents yourself, or use registered mail
____ Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty
____ Leave old keys, garage door openers and instruction manuals for new owner

At your new address:____ Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage
____ Have new address recorded on driver’s license and car registration
____ Visit city offices and register to vote